When paper packaging fails the sustainability test
While brands like Babybel are showing the shift to paper packaging can work, moving away from plastic is not universally viable. Here’s why
Sustainability
How big a problem are microplastics?
The first global study of its kind quantifies the problem in the food and drink industry
Is coffee ready for the EUDR?
As the deadline for the regulation approaches, the commodity continues to grapple with barriers to compliance
Why instant coffee could be added to EUDR - and implications for industry
Insiders say instant coffee will be added to Europe’s deforestation regulation, impacting some of the biggest names in the business
Vietnam’s coffee crisis threatens to upend global supply chains
Despite consumer coffee prices slipping, Vietnam’s brewing supply‑chain crisis threatens a painful whiplash for manufacturers as climate chaos, shrinking yields and land pressures trigger a new wave of cost volatility
Sparkling in aluminium: Usability is key for Brown Brothers wine bottles
Australian heritage brand Brown Brothers focuses on sustainable convenience with its novel aluminium prosecco bottle
Winter Fancy Faire
Dry oat milk ‘slices’ promise a step-change in plant-based beverage sustainability
Using a proprietary dry-printing process, Milkadamia’s new oat milk format reduces packaging by 85%, lowers logistics costs and gives retailers a less expensive, more sustainable entry point for plant-based milks
Cocoa crunch: How shortages are rewriting chocolate’s future
As climate, disease and regulation strain global cocoa supply, manufacturers are turning to low‑cocoa and cocoa‑free innovations to protect margins and future-proof their portfolios
World Agri-Tech Innovation Summit London 2025
Genetic puzzle: Coca-Cola and Avalo’s project to decarbonise sugar is more complicated than it looks
Coca-Cola and Avalo are overcoming the complexity of developing more sustainable sugarcane by using artificial intelligence (AI) to tackle the crop’s complex genetics and perennial nature.
Politics, lawsuits pose a new dynamic – ‘Greenhushing’
Fair Trade leaders discuss challenges and wins in ethical, organic, sustainable sourcing
Sustainable September
‘It’s impossible to overstate the power of collaboration and partnership’: Carlsberg’s sustainability chief on driving industry progress
Harnessing a spirit of shared ambition is the industry’s greatest lever for large-scale change, says Carlsberg’s sustainability chief: as he shares key learnings from leading the brewers’ efforts
Rainforest Alliance expands into Regenerative certification for coffee
The organization’s new certification for coffee challenges brands to invest in long-term resilience, farmer incentives and climate-ready supply chains
Sustainable September
How aligned ESG reporting bolsters global trust, competitiveness and accountability
Harmonized ESG reporting has a heap a benefits for industry and government alike, GRI’s Gelkha Buitrago tells us
European Commission wants to delay EUDR, again
The Environment Commissioner hopes lawmakers will agree to postpone the deforestation regulation yet another year
Sustainable September
Unilever and PepsiCo among companies in new regenerative agriculture initiative
The initiative will centre around farmer-facing organisations and focus on upscaling
Sustainable September
Tech advances help boost sustainability in beverage processing and packaging
New tech launched at drinktec puts sustainability front and center
Sustainable September
Sustainability as a blueprint: How Waiākea approaches eco-friendly RTD water
The company’s playbook offers CPG brands a blueprint for turning sustainability from a marketing claim into an operational advantage
Sustainable September
From climate to capital: The business case for regenerative agriculture
Regen ag isn’t just about climate adaptation: it’s about driving profits, Klim co-founder Rob Gerlach told us
Sustainable September
Mars, PepsiCo and ADM join forces to advance ag-tech
Mars, PepsiCo and ADM are partnering to help farmers adopt regenerative agriculture - boosting soil health, crop resilience and sustainability
Sustainable September
Papacks bets on fiber bottles as plastic alternative
German company looks to US collaborators to scale compostable bottles
Sustainable September
‘Think progress over perfection’: Heineken’s sustainability chief on brewing change
What’s it like leading sustainability at one of the world’s largest brewers? Heineken’s senior director for global sustainability reveals how she tackles the big challenges; embraces new opportunities to drive change; and her top tips for embarking on a...
Sustainable September
From cartons to cars: Finding new avenues for used packaging
Fiat now incorporates recycled materials from used cartons into its vehicles. How much potential do cross-industry collaborations like this have?
Beer waste reimagined: Aussie project to unlock new uses, improve sustainability
A new research project in Western Australia (WA) is aiming to map out brewer’s spent grain (BSG) to unlock commercial opportunities and reduce waste as the craft brewing industry thrives.
Is food and drink failing the planet? Share your view now
The global food and drink industry’s biggest sustainability call to action has kicked off in the first month-long Sustainable September event
Sustainable September
How sustainability is shaping the future of beverage packaging
Beverage packaging operations are responding to consumers’ demands for sustainability: in turn, shaping the choices of tomorrow
Sustainable September
Creating a circular economy in the beverage industry
From energy efficiencies to refillable packaging, how is the beverage industry working towards a circular economy?
Is food and drink failing the planet? Share your view now
The global food and drink industry’s biggest sustainability call to action has kicked off in the first month-long Sustainable September event
Sustainable September
Sustainability in the beverage industry: Unpacking the big issues in 2025
Single-use packaging makes the headlines: but what are the other big issues for the beverage industry? This month, BeverageDaily puts the spotlight on sustainability
EUDR: 5 key traceability challenges for coffee
In a fragmented, complex sector, traceability remains a challenge
Big food powers up: how Nestlé & Kraft Heinz secure supply chains
Two food and drink giants reveal key strategies to secure raw materials vital to business survival, as climate change exposes the fragility of global supply chains
Global plastics treaty talks collapse
After years of negotiations, no global regulations to tackle plastic pollution have been agreed
The AI tech giving Coca-Cola an ‘incredible opportunity’ to tackle emissions at source
Earlier this year Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) announced a partnership with AI-driven plant breeding start-up Avalo. The project hopes to find sugarcane varieties that offer better yields from lesser quantities of water and fertiliser, explains...
Could grapevines hold the key to creating biodegradable packaging?
Old grapevine canes could be converted into a plastic-like film that is stronger than traditional plastic and decomposes quickly
From regenerative to organic: How eco-friendly claims fuel growth
Natural food and drink products with sustainable label claims are flying off the shelves in the US: here’s why
Champagne industry shifts to lighter bottles with new tech
Champagne Telmont’s ultra-lightweight Champagne bottle hits the market this month: marking a milestone in sustainable winemaking with the tech open to all
Summer drinks trends for 2025
This summer sees new twists on classic cocktails while flavor innovations bring excitement to the category
Could climate change affect the taste of gin?
It all depends how juniper berries – the key botanical which is responsible for gin’s distinctive taste – are affected by changing weather conditions
‘The Pearl of Africa’: How Ugandan coffee is building its place on the world stage
With a new wave of coffee producers championing sustainable farming and specialty coffee - and an expertise in its indigenous and more climate-sturdy robusta – the Ugandan coffee industry is building its place on the world stage
PepsiCo APAC eyes more ‘win-win’ partnerships from latest accelerator programme
PepsiCo is hopeful that more ‘win-win’ partnerships between the global F&B giant and regional startups will come out of its latest Greenhouse Accelerator (GHAC) programme in APAC.
Sky-high coffee prices not reaching farmers, says supplier
Increase in income due to high prices is often eaten away by volatility
Why it’s time for producers to dig into regenerative agriculture
Regenerative agriculture is more than a trend: it’s a fundamental rethink of how we grow, source and sell food. As pressure mounts to deliver food that does more than just taste good, food producers have a pivotal role to play
7 beer trends to follow in 2025
What opportunities can beer brands tap into?
AI with robotics: The next frontier in packaging optimization
Packaging has a lot to gain from AI - but steep upfront costs mean businesses must consider which parts of their operations need it the most
Starbucks looks to worms to recycle used coffee grounds into fertiliser
The coffee giant has unearthed a new solution for disposing of spent coffee grounds in the UK.
Sweet indulgence: 7 hot chocolate trends
Hot chocolate is all about beautiful presentations and luxury serves: but there's more to this indulgent treat than meets the eye...
Coffee companies welcome EUDR delay – but ‘time alone is not enough’
Around 80% of the world’s coffee is produced by smallholder coffee farmers - so what do the EU’s deforestation regulations mean for the coffee industry?
The push for PHA: How Mad Tea’s compostable pods shift packaging standards
Mad Tea’s 100% compostable tea pods, made from a blend of PHA and other compostable bioplastics, aim to satisfy consumer demand for sustainable packaging, yet experts warn that high production costs, limited infrastructure, and regulatory confusion pose...
Wine and coffee by-products could power next generation batteries
Creating effective batteries is a critical part of renewable energy plans – and wine and coffee could hold the answer to cheaper, more efficient and more eco-friendly battery tech.
2024 beverage trends in South East Asia: Hydration leads non-alcoholic innovation
Beverage brands in Southeast Asia are finding growth opportunities in enhanced hydration drinks, catering to consumers across a variety of lifestyle needs, according to market intelligence firm Mintel.
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Brits call for Deposit Return Scheme for all materials
Almost three quarters of Brits want to see the new Labour government press ahead with a deposit return scheme (DRS) for all drinks containers.